Description

Norethisterone 5 mg

This medicine is used in the treatment of abnormal bleeding of uterus in women. It is used to restore menstrual periods in women, who have amenorrhea but not going through menopause or pregnant. This medicine is also helpful in the treatment of endometriosis, in which uterus is found outside of abdomen and causing painful or irregular periods. Norethisterone is also called as progestin, a female hormone which is produce by body naturally. It is not effective for preventing miscarriages and not used to test for pregnancy.

Use:

this medicine as per suggested by your doctor. Generally take this medicine by mouth, after food to prevent stomach. Take this medicine with glass of water. Follow the dose schedule and read all the information provided with medicine leaflet. Consult your doctor if you have any queries or problem.

Side Effects

Following side effect may occur with the use of given medications

Headache, breast tenderness, nausea, vaginal discharge, hair loss, dizziness, trouble sleeping, seizure, tiredness or diarrhea may occur. Inform your doctor immediately, if you feel any of the given side effects worsen. Your doctor has prescribed this medicine because he judged that benefits of this medicine are more than the risk of side effects. Many patients are not feeling any side effects while using this medication. Tell your doctor right away if you observe any serious side effects such as vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, depression, swelling, painful urination, dark or painful urine or mood change.

Precautions

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor about allergies of this medicine or any other allergies of inactive ingredients. If you have medical history of liver disease, breast cancer, recent heart attack, vaginal bleeding, missed pregnancy, high blood pressure, headache migraine, asthma, diabetes or blood clots then informs your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine can make you dizzy so do not do any activity that requires attention.